‘I was married to evil’, admits widow of attacker

Westminster terrorist Khalid Masood’s widow wept as she apologised to his victims, telling an inquest into their deaths: “I can’t believe I was married to someone that evil.”

Rohey Hydara said she was sorry she had not been “more vigilant” before he killed four pedestrians and a policeman in a car and knife rampage.

He was shot dead by police after stabbing PC Keith Palmer, 48, to death and ploughing into Kurt Cochran, 54, Leslie Rhodes, 75, Aysha Frade, 44, and Andreea Cristea, 31, on Westminster Bridge in a rented 4x4.

His widow was refused anonymity by a coroner at the inquest, but was allowed to give evidence in the Old Bailey’s Court One out of sight of the public and media.

Ms Hydara said she had no idea what Masood, 52, was planning, describing it as an act of “evil”.

She said: “I would like to speak to the victims and families. I’m sorry that I was not more vigilant. He made me trust him and I had no reason to doubt him.

“I know it’s hard. It is for me every day. I cannot imagine what you guys are going through.

“I hope my being here today will give you answers you seek.

“I cannot believe I was married to someone that evil. I hope that you find closure at the end of all this and you move on and do not let him win.”